stalactite
Stalactites grow downward. This topic is part of Geology within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 6 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
stalactite trivia questions
A stalactite hangs from what?
Answer: Cave ceiling
Bonus fact: Stalactites grow downward.
What mineral commonly forms limestone cave stalactites?
Answer: Calcite
Bonus fact: Calcium carbonate precipitates from dripping water.
What memory phrase distinguishes stalactites from stalagmites?
Answer: Stalactites hold tight to the ceiling
Bonus fact: The mnemonic links 'tight' with ceiling.
When a stalactite and stalagmite join, what can they form?
Answer: Column
Bonus fact: Joined cave deposits make a pillar.
What cave feature can form when a growing stalactite connects with a stalagmite?
Answer: Column
Bonus fact: Continued deposition can connect ceiling and floor.
What mineral deposit hangs downward from the ceiling of a limestone cave?
Answer: Stalactite
Bonus fact: Stalactites form on cave ceilings, while stalagmites grow upward from cave floors.